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New York World's Fair (New York City, New York), 1939-1940

 Series 29

This series contains documents relating to the 1939-1940 New York World's Fair held in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens in New York City. It was the first exposition to be based on the future, with an opening slogan of "Dawn of a New Day," and it allowed all visitors to take a look at "the world of tomorrow."

Dates

  • Creation: 1939-1940

Use and Access to Collection

This collection is open to the public and must be used in the Special Collections reading room. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection.

Extent

34 Items

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Library Details

Part of the Special Collections and University Archives

Contact:
University of Maryland Libraries
Hornbake Library
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College Park Maryland 20742
301-405-9212